| Popularly known as the "Great Land," Alaska is | | | | experiencing one of its grand fairs and festivals. |
| the largest state of the United States by area. | | | | The state hosts innumerable events throughout |
| Situated in the northwest extremity of the North | | | | the year which draw thousands of visitors from |
| American continent, it is blessed with breathtaking | | | | all across the globe. Some of Alaska's popular |
| natural beauty comprising of long, white, sandy | | | | annual events are Iditarod Trail Sled Dog that |
| coastline, lush green forests, gushing rivers, | | | | commences in Anchorage and ends in Nome, the |
| snow-clad mountain peaks, and exotic wildlife. | | | | Alaska Hummingbird Festival in Ketchikan, World |
| Alaska is a land of diversity with each region | | | | Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, the Stikine |
| offering a unique Alaskan experience. Cruise on | | | | River Garnet Fest in Wrangell, and the Sitka |
| the blue waters, explore the rich historic heritage, | | | | Whale Fest. The Alaska Native Heritage Center |
| dine at the award winning restaurants or browse | | | | celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the state's |
| the lively shopping markets, you can enjoy varied | | | | 11 cultural groups whilst the Alaska Native Arts |
| facets of this lovely state while enjoying your | | | | Foundation promotes and sells native art from all |
| stay at one of the gorgeous Alaska vacation | | | | the regions in Alaska. |
| rentals. | | | | Shop till you drop in Alaska. Indeed the state |
| Alaska offers so much to do and see for every | | | | impresses with its incredible variety of shopping |
| discerning traveler. The state is home to | | | | options which cater to every budget traveler. No |
| numerous lovely cities and towns which take pride | | | | matter where you go, you will find exclusive |
| of being touted as popular holiday destinations in | | | | Alaskan products and handicrafts which include |
| the world. Some of the attractions that you | | | | Gold nugget jewelry and items carved from |
| should not miss to visit include Inside Passage, | | | | ivory, handmade clothing and toys, woven |
| Fairbanks and Kenai Peninsula, Haines and | | | | baskets, native seal oil candles, beaded mittens, |
| Anchorage, Valdez and others. If you are looking | | | | fur mukluk, and miniature hand carved totem |
| for adventure, Alaska has it from the mild to the | | | | poles. Take a break from your shopping spree |
| wild. Go hiking into the green woods, raft a world | | | | and dine out at one of the restaurants where you |
| class river, or kayak along rugged coastline- all are | | | | can please your palate to authentic Alaskan sea |
| available in this charming state. Step out of your | | | | delicacies, and other popular specialties such as |
| vacation rental and ski on the snow clad | | | | sourdough pancakes and blueberry pie. A visit to |
| mountains or enjoy dog sledging on the | | | | Alaska is not complete without salmon-bake |
| spectacular glaciers. Out of town adventures | | | | dinner. There are plenty of restaurants in the |
| include charter fishing trips, wildlife watching, | | | | state which serve exotic French, Mexican, Italian, |
| sightseeing cruises and flight seeing tours. Do not | | | | Spanish, Chinese, Thai and many other |
| miss to take an exciting rail ride that takes you in | | | | international cuisines as well. The vibrant nightlife |
| comfort through some of the world's most | | | | of Alaska can be enjoyed at its wide array of |
| beautiful scenery. | | | | sizzling pubs, bars and nightclubs, which are located |
| Your trip to Alaska is incomplete without | | | | throughout the state. |